Insights from a Secondary STEM Classroom in Zimbabwe presents a mixed methods study conducted in a bilingual mathematics classroom in Zimbabwe. This text reveals the semantic pedagogical functions and linguistic forms of code-switching during STEM instruction. Code-Switching as a Pedagogical Tool in Bilingual Classrooms offers a detailed analysis of code-switching in the context of educational linguistics, highlighting how teachers use code-switches to engage students and provide guidance, clarification, discipline, and recaps during interactions.
Key Features
- Detailed analysis of code-switching techniques in bilingual classrooms.
- Identifies ten major pedagogical techniques used by teachers.
- Explores the cognitive potential of bilingual speakers.
- Discusses implications for teacher education, language policy, and educational leadership.
- Intersections with functional, critical, and cultural literacy.
Additional Information
This text will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in bilingualism, applied linguistics, and secondary education more broadly. Those specifically interested in multicultural education, sociolinguistics, and educational policy will also benefit from this book.
